Accounting, Accounts Payable, Administrative Skills, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Corporate Policies, Detail Oriented, Employment Law, HRIS/HRMS, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, Payroll Administration, Payroll Software/Services, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Reconciliation, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Systems Administration/Management, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Albany, NY
POSTED
16 days ago
HR/Payroll Assistant
Pay: $25–$28/hour
Location: Near Albany, NY
Employment Type: Long-term temporary, with potential to hire
About the Role
Our client is looking for an HR/Payroll Assistant to support their HR team with day-to-day payroll processing, onboarding, and general administrative tasks. This is a long-term temporary opportunity with the potential to convert to a permanent role for the right person. We're looking for someone organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling both HR and light accounting responsibilities.
What You'll Do
Process payroll accurately and on schedule, including reviewing hours, deductions, and adjustments
Support new hire onboarding, including paperwork, system setup, and orientation logistics
Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in HR and payroll systems
Assist with offboarding processes as needed
Provide light accounts payable support, including invoice entry and basic reconciliation
Respond to employee questions about payroll, benefits, and general HR policies
Help ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment regulations
Assist with benefits administration tasks as needed
Support the HR team with filing, reporting, and other administrative duties
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and payroll information
What You'll Need
Previous experience with payroll processing
Experience with onboarding or general HR administrative support
Some accounts payable experience preferred
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, especially with numbers and records
Comfortable working with HRIS and/or payroll software
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Strong organizational and time management skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
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